Official Statistics

Perceptions of A levels, GCSEs and other qualifications: wave 15

Results of our annual survey of heads of schools, teachers, general public, parents, students, employers and higher education institutions.

Applies to England

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Perceptions of A Levels, GCSEs and Other Qualifications in England: Wave 15

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Perceptions of A Levels, GCSEs and Other Qualifications in England: Wave 15 - Questionnaire

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Perceptions of A Levels, GCSEs and Other Qualifications in England: Wave 15 - Data tables

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This report presents the findings of wave 15 of the ‘Annual Perceptions of A Levels, GCSEs and other Qualifications’ survey. This research project was commissioned by Ofqual and conducted by YouGov.

YouGov surveyed heads of schools, teachers, parents, students, the general public, employers and higher education institutions. The objectives of the research were to investigate:

  • overall perceptions and confidence in qualifications taken by young people, particularly A levels, GCSEs and other academic and vocational qualifications delivered in schools
  • confidence in qualifications’ standards and the examination system both in its implementation and regulation

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Published 6 April 2017